영주 소백산 철쭉제

Yeongju's Sobaeksan Royal Azalea Festival celebrates the late-spring bloom that turns the upper ridges of Sobaeksan National Park into an unbroken pink carpet. Around late May the park's high meadows above Birobong burst into color, and the festival lines up shuttle buses, guided walks, and food stalls at trailheads to make the climb manageable for first-timers. Traditional music performances, North Gyeongsang local food, and a small market keep visitors entertained when they come back down. It pairs well with Buseoksa Temple and Yeongju's classic Korean ginseng country itinerary, and gives travelers a reason to head into the mountains rather than chasing only city blossoms.